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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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