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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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