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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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