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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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