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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews 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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