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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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