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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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