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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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