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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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