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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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