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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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