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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of 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 we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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