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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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