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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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