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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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