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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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