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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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