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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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