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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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