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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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