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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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