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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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