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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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