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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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