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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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