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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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