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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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