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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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