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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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