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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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