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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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