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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how 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 data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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