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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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