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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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