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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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