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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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