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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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