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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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