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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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