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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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