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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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