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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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