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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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