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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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