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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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