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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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