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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants 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 handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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