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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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