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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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