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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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