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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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