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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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