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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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