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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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