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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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