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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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