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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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