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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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