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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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