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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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