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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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