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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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