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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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