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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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