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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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