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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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