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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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