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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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