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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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