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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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