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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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