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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the 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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