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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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