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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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