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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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