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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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