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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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