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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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