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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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