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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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