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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important 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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