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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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