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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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