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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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