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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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