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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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