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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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