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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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