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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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