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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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