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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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