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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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