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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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