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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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