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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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