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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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