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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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