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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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