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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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