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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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