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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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