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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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