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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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