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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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