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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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