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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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