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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education