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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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