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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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