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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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