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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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