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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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