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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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