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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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