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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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