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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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