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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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