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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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