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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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