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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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