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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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