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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors 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 growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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