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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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