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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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