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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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