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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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