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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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