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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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