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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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