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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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