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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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