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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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