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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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