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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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