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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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