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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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