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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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