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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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