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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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