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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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