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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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