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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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