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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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