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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the 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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