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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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