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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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