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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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