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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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