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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies 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 institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the 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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