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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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