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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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