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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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