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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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