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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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