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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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