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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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