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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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