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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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