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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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