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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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