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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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