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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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