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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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