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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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