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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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