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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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