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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major 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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