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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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