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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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