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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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