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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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