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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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