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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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