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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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