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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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