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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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