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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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