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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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