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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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