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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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