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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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