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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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