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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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