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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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