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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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