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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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