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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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