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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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