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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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