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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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