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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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