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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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