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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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