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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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