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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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