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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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