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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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