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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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