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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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