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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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