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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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