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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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