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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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