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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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