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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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