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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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