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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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