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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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