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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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