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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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