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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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