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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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