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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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