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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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