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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies 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 stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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