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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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