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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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