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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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