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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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