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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? 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 in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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