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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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