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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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