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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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