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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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