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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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