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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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