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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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