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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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