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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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