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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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