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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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