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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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