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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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