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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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