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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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