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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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