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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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