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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews 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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