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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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