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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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