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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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