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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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