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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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