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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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