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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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