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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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