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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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