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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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