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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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