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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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