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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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