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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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