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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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