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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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