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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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