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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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