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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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