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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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