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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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