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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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