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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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