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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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