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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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