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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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