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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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