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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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