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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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