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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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