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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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