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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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