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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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