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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants 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 massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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