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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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