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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better perceive these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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