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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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