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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically 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 many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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