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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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