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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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