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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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