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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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