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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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