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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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