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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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