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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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