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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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