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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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