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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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