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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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