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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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