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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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