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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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