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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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