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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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