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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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