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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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