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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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