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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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