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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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