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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources