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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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