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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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