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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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