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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies 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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