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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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