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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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