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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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