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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important 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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