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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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