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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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