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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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