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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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