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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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