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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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