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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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