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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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