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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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