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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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