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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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