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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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