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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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