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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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