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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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