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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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