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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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