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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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