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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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