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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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