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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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