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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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