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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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