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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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