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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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