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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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