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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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