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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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