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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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