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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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