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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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