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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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