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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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