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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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