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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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