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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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