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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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