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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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