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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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