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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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