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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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