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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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