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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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