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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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