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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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