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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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