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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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