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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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