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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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