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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different 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 educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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