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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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