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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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