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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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