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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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