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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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