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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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