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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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