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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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