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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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