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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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