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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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