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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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