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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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