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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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