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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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