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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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