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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Arab Emirates to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education