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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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