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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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