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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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