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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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