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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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