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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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