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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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