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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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