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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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