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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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