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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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