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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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