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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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