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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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