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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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