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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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