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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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