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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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