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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the 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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