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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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