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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the 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 book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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