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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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