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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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