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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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