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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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