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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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