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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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