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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student 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 prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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