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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants 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. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important 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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