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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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