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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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