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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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