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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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