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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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