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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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