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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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