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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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