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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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