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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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