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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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