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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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