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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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