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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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