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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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