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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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