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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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