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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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