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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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