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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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