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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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