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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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