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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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