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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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