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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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