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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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