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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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