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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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