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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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