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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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