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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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