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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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