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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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