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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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