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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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