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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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