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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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