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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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