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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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