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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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