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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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