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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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