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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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