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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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