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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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