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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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