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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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