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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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