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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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