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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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