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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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