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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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