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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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