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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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