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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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