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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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