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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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