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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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