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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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