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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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