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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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