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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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