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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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