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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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