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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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