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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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