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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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