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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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