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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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