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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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