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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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