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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? 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 institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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