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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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