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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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