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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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