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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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