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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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