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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies 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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