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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education