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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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