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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data 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 book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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