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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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