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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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