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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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