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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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