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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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