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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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