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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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