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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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