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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers 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 experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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