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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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