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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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