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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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