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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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