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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp 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 growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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