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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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