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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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