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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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