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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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