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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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