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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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