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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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