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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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