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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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