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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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