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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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