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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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