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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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