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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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